New therapy targets drinking and mental health in HIV patients

NCT ID NCT06648629

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests a phone-based therapy called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people with HIV who drink heavily. The goal is to reduce alcohol use and improve symptoms of depression and anxiety. 300 participants will be randomly assigned to ACT or a standard brief intervention, and followed for a year.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Alcohol Drinking HIV infectious disease

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Syracuse University

    RECRUITING

    Syracuse, New York, 13244, United States

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